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Rodrigues featured in The Washington Post
No full textUniversity Professor & Kilpatrick Chair of Corporate Finance and Securities Law Usha Rodrigues was featured in The Washington Post regarding special purpose acquisition companies. The article titled Trump Media merger wins investor approval, netting Trump a potential windfall was written by Drew Harwell and published 3/22/24. The article was reprinted by other media outlets including Bloomberg Law
Hetherington featured on Atlanta\u27s 11 Alive
No full textClinical Associate Professor & Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic Director Emma M. Hetherington was featured on Atlanta\u27s 11 Alive regarding a recently released report on Georgia\u27s foster care system. The segment Allegations of hundreds of children gone missing, sold for sex while in Georgia\u27s foster care system was reported by Cody Alcorn and aired 4/12/24
Cade publishes article in the Wisconsin International Law Journal
No full textAssociate Dean & Hosch Professor Jason A. Cade published Challenging the Criminalization of Undocumented Drivers Through a Health Justice Framework in 41 Wisconsin International Law Journal 325 (2024) (symposium issue)
Law school dean to return to faculty after decade of impressive service
No full textPeter B. “Bo” Rutledge, dean of the University of Georgia School of Law since 2015, announced today that he will return to the faculty at the end of the calendar year. Under his leadership, the law school achieved historic rankings, set fundraising records, expanded access to student financial aid and was consistently recognized as one of the nation’s best returns on investment in legal education.
In 2024, the law school held steady at its highest U.S. News & World Report rankings ever — No. 20 overall and No. 7 among public institutions — for the second year in a row. The school has been rated the No. 1 or No. 2 Best Value Law School by National Jurist for seven straight years, including four years as the No. 1 Best Value.
“It has been an honor to serve the UGA School of Law community as its dean since Jan. 1, 2015,” said Rutledge. “With thanks to the unflagging support of President Morehead, Provost Hu and his predecessors, the UGA Foundation trustees, the University System of Georgia and the state’s elected leadership, we have successfully executed a vision to be the nation’s best return on investment in legal education.”
The law school set several fundraising records during Rutledge’s tenure as dean, with much of the support devoted to student financial aid. The school created 84 new scholarship funds, including the First-Start Scholars and Butler Commitment programs that guarantee financial assistance to all first-generation college graduates and military veterans, respectively. The Distinguished Law Fellows program, created in 2016 thanks to a transformational commitment from the John N. Goddard Foundation, offers more than 25 full-tuition scholarships and professional development stipends to some of the most academically gifted students in the law school.
Student indebtedness at the UGA School of Law has decreased by more than 50% over the past 10 years, and the percentage of Juris Doctor students completing their legal education at UGA free of debt has more than doubled.
The law school’s graduates also achieved impressive employment outcomes during Dean Rutledge’s tenure. The school posted the nation’s highest employment rate for high-value jobs for the Class of 2021. Almost 95% of the Class of 2022 secured full-time, long-term, bar-pass-required jobs within 10 months of graduation. The school currently boasts a near perfect 99.48% Ultimate Bar Passage Rate, and its graduates have posted the highest first-time Georgia bar exam passage rate among the state’s law schools for 10 consecutive years.
“Bo Rutledge’s tenure as dean has been extraordinary, and I am grateful for his commitment to the School of Law and the University of Georgia,” said President Jere W. Morehead. “He has strengthened the school’s long-standing record of excellence and led it to even greater heights. I have appreciated his friendship and wise counsel as well as his dedication to our students.”
Rutledge championed several curricular initiatives as dean, including an undergraduate law minor, a combined bachelor’s and Juris Doctor program, and three-year degree programs that combine a Juris Doctor with an MBA or Master of Accountancy degree. The school also created a nationally recognized mentorship program that matches each incoming student with an alumnus/alumna, faculty member, career advisor and fellow student.
During his tenure, the law school expanded its outreach programs, creating the externally funded Veterans Legal Clinic, First Amendment Clinic, Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic, and Practicum in Animal Welfare Skills. It also secured additional external funding for the existing Jane W. Wilson Family Justice Clinic and Community Health Law Partnership Clinic.
Consistent with this track record of strong philanthropic and foundation support, the law school also created several new endowed professorships during Rutledge’s tenure.
“The UGA School of Law is now on course to redefine what it means to be a great national public institution,” said Rutledge. “Alongside the university’s leadership, many deserve credit for this record: a generous alumni/alumnae base, a brilliant faculty, a hardworking staff and inspiring students. Above all else, my wife of more than 24 years, Birgit, and our four children — Anna, Marie, Nina and Franki — deserve loving gratitude and boundless credit for their support during sleepless nights, long hours, heartbreaking emergencies and a pandemic’s challenges.”
An expert in international dispute resolution, Rutledge joined the UGA faculty in 2008 and holds the Talmage Chair of Law. Prior to his appointment as dean, Rutledge served as the associate dean for faculty development. In this role, he worked closely with the law school’s faculty, especially nontenured professors, to expand and promote scholarly and research activities.
He is the author of the book “Arbitration and the Constitution” and co-author of “International Civil Litigation in United States Courts.” His works have been published by Yale University Press, Oxford University Press and Cambridge University Press, and his articles have appeared in a diverse array of journals, including The University of Chicago Law Review, Vanderbilt Law Review and the Journal of International Arbitration.
Rutledge earned a bachelor’s degree in government from Harvard University, where he graduated magna cum laude, and a master’s degree in applied ethics from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago, where he graduated with high honors, served as executive editor of The University of Chicago Law Review and was inducted into the Order of the Coif.
Jack Hu, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost at UGA, will soon launch a search for the law school’s next dean.
“The UGA School of Law has built a well-deserved reputation as one of the nation’s best, and its growing stature is a testament to Bo’s leadership and expertise,” said Hu. “We are grateful for his years of service, and I look forward to his continued contributions to our students as a member of the law school’s outstanding faculty.
Scates family establishes Double Dawg scholarship
No full textThe family of alumnus Ryan Scates has established a new scholarship at the University of Georgia School of Law. The scholarship will benefit those intending to become Double Dawgs (i.e., those who have earned at least one degree from UGA before entering UGA Law).
The scholarship will also support those who are married and/or have children or dependents and those with an exceptional commitment to and passion for UGA as demonstrated by leadership, volunteerism, mentorship and service.
Ryan and his wife, Kiel, are both Double Dawgs. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2010 and his Juris Doctor in 2013, while Kiel earned her Bachelor of Science in Education in 2010 and her Master of Education in 2012.
They partnered with the UGA Foundation, which provided matching funds, to create the Scates Family Endowment to support future legal leaders.
The University of Georgia has made a transformational impact on the life of our family, Ryan said. Kiel and I are honored to be able to give back to UGA in a way that can hopefully help make a similar impact on other families in the UGA community.
School of Law Dean Peter B. Bo Rutledge said, I want to take this opportunity to thank Ryan and Kiel for their ongoing commitment and dedication to the law school and university. This scholarship will provide UGA undergrads an added incentive to remain in Athens for three more years and stay immersed in all things red and black.
He added that a special thanks also goes to the UGA Foundation and its chair, Allison C. Ausband, for multiplying the impact of gifts such as the Scates family’s to the law school.
This ongoing collaboration is changing lives and helping the School of Law to redefine what it means to be a great national public law school – one that offers a world-class, hands-on, purpose-driven educational experience while never surrendering our commitment to affordability, Rutledge said
School of Law creates scholarship in honor of Professor Dan Coenen
No full textIn recognition of his more than 35 years of service to the University of Georgia School of Law, 1995 alumna Julia A. Houston has created a scholarship in honor of longtime faculty member Dan T. Coenen.
The Dan T. Coenen Scholarship will support students who intend to practice corporate or business law in Georgia; who have confronted significant challenges; and who will advance the diversity of the legal practice with particular attention given to those who have attended historically Black colleges or universities.
“Dan Coenen had a significant and lasting influence on me, and I am sure that is true for thousands of others who have had the good fortune to learn from him,” Houston said. “He cares deeply about his students and the legal profession and is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment. It is a privilege to be a part of honoring his legacy at the law school.”
Coenen, who holds the titles of University Professor, Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor and Caldwell Chair in Constitutional Law, has been a member of the law school faculty since 1987, during which time he has taught countless students in the areas of contracts and constitutional law.
Over the years, he has been repeatedly recognized for his contributions to educating future lawyers. In 1998, he received the Josiah Meigs Award, the university\u27s highest honor for excellence in teaching. He has been selected by students on multiple occasions as the recipient of what is now the Ellington Award for Excellence in Teaching as well as the O’Byrne Memorial Award for Significant Contributions Furthering Student-Faculty Relations. He has also received what is now the Brown Professionalism Award and has been chosen by 13 graduating classes to serve as an honorary marshal at their commencement ceremonies.
A former judicial clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry A. Blackmun and for Chief Judge Clement F. Haynsworth, Jr., of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, Coenen also demonstrates the role of the lawyer as a public servant through his active involvement in the local community, from helping lead campaigns to pass a Special Local Option Sales Tax to his participation in a variety of local organizations. Three different mayors have appointed him to serve the local community in various roles, including as a member of the Athens-Clarke County Criminal Justice Task Force.
I know many of you join me in celebrating this scholarship honoring Professor Coenen, and I am grateful to Julia and the University of Georgia Foundation and its chair, Allison C. Ausband, for contributing matching funds, Dean Peter B. Bo Rutledge said. Scholarships such as this help our institution as it continues to redefine what it means to be a great national public law school. By being one of the best returns on investment in legal education, your law school provides a viable path for those seeking to become a lawyer without taking on insurmountable debt
Rodrigues featured in The New York Times
No full textUniversity Professor & Kilpatrick Chair of Corporate Finance and Securities Law Usha Rodrigues was featured in The New York Times regarding corporate board chairmanship and membership requirements. The article titled Trump\u27s Multibillion-Dollar Social Media Company Will Start Trading on Tuesday was written by Matthew Goldstein and published 3/25/24
Carlson\u27s book cited by Georgia Court of Appeals
No full textCallaway Chair of Law Emeritus Ronald L. Carlson\u27s book Carlson on Evidence (with M. Carlson) was recently cited by the Georgia Court of Appeals in the case Anderson v. State to clarify the concept of prejudicial evidence in a rape case. This citation brings the total to 71 times that this text has been used by Georgia appellate courts to resolve evidentiary issues
Hetherington featured on Atlanta\u27s 11 Alive
No full textClinical Associate Professor & Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic Director Emma M. Hetherington was featured on Atlanta\u27s 11 Alive regarding sex trafficking allegations at an Atlanta hotel. The segment titled Lawsuit claims employees at Red Roof Inns in metro Atlanta witnessed prostitution, trafficking aired 6/5/24
Norins featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
No full textClinical Assistant Professor & First Amendment Clinic Director Clare R. Norins was featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding defamation claims. The article titled Election criminal cases stall, but defamation lawsuits notch victories was written by David Wickert and published 6/7/24